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Route 66: The Road That Takes Me | David J. Schwartz
Route 66 road photograph by David J. Schwartz
Route 66 The Road That Takes Me | David J. Schwartz
USPS Centennial Stamp Series

USPS Route 66 Centennial Collection

For more than twenty-two years and over forty trips, I’ve returned to Route 66. Waiting for the light. Listening for the hum of neon. Standing on a quiet desert highway. What keeps bringing me back are the people doing the work to carry this road forward.

In 2026, eight of my photographs were selected for the official USPS Route 66 Centennial Stamp Series, with an additional image featured on the pane’s selvage. Route 66 isn’t history sealed behind glass. It’s a living road you can step into.

Collectors can explore limited edition fine art prints (signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity) and open edition prints from the stamp images.

USPS Route 66 Centennial Stamp Pane
USPS Official Stamp Pane Release Date May 5th, 2026
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Signed Stamp Pane Presentation

Official USPS Route 66 Centennial Stamp Pane, signed presentation by the photographer. Presented in an 11×14 archival mat and signed on the mat. The pane remains unaltered.

Pre-orders support travel and First Day of Issue preparation.

Signed Stamp Pane Presentation

Official USPS Route 66 Centennial Stamp Pane, signed presentation by the photographer. Presented in an 11×14 archival mat and signed on the mat. The pane remains unaltered.

Pre-orders support travel and First Day of Issue preparation.

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints from the USPS Stamp Photographs

Museum-quality framed works created from the photographs selected for the official USPS Route 66 Centennial stamp series. These pieces are designed for collectors and for institutions seeking a clean, gallery-ready presentation.

Each limited edition print is signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity. The goal is simple: bring the Centennial story to the wall in a way that feels timeless, intentional, and built to last.

Framed limited edition fine art prints from the official USPS Route 66 Centennial stamp photographs by David J. Schwartz installed on a gallery wall

Gallery-ready Centennial Installation

Limited edition framed prints from the USPS Route 66 Centennial stamp photographs.

Exhibitions and Partnerships

Designed for museums, cultural institutions, cities and states, and hospitality spaces. If you are planning Centennial programming, a gallery installation, or a destination experience, let’s talk about the right format for your space.

Route 66 Centennial Commission Certified Seal
Route 66 Centennial Commission Certified exhibitions and programming

Museums and Cultural Institutions

Modular exhibitions and talks that scale from a focused local presentation to a full-route experience.

Cities and States

Centennial-ready collaborations for tourism, placemaking, community pride, and public-facing cultural programming.

Hospitality Installations

Elevated Route 66 artwork for hotels, lobbies, corridors, suites, and destination spaces that want a sense of place.

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Shop the Route 66 Galleries

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Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

On View

Work currently on view along Route 66, with additional Centennial exhibitions in development. Installations range from destination businesses to museum-scale collaborations.

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The original 1926 Route 66 map restored reproduction
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The Original 1926 Route 66 Map

A restored reproduction of the original 1926 Route 66 map. Available as a large-format display piece or a smaller take-along for your travels. Mount-yourself display options are also available.

David J. Schwartz on Route 66
About the Photographer

Along the Mother Road

I first traveled Route 66 more than two decades ago, and I’ve returned ever since. What began as curiosity became commitment. Over time, the road introduced me not just to places, but to people who pour themselves into keeping it alive.

My work isn’t about preserving Route 66 behind glass. It’s about participating in it. Listening. Documenting. Showing up. The photographs you see here are born from experience, from conversations, and from miles traveled with intention.

Licensing

Image Licensing

Editorial and brand storytelling aligned with Route 66. If you need images for a feature, campaign, publication, or television coverage, start here and tell me what you’re building.

Publishing

Book Collaboration

I’m developing a museum-quality coffee table book rooted in decades of work along Route 66. If you’re a publisher, editor, or book designer interested in collaborating, I’d love to connect.

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Let’s Stay Connected

Have a story to share, a project in mind, or a place you think I should see. I’d love to hear from you.

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This Website Supports Augmented Reality to Live Preview Art

This means you can use the camera on your phone or tablet and superimpose any piece of art onto a wall inside of your home or business.

To use this feature, Just look for the "Live Preview AR" button when viewing any piece of art on this website!

Where the Road Takes Me

Follow my Route 66 photography and sign up to Win a signed USPS Route 66 Centennial stamp pane framed and matted.

USPS Route 66 Centennial Stamp Pane

I’ve been photographing Route 66 for more than two decades, following where the road leads and the people it puts in my path. This newsletter is where I share the work as it unfolds, from stories behind the photographs to exhibitions, travels, and moments along the road that do not always make it into print.

As a thank you for following along, about every eight weeks one subscriber will win a signed and professionally matted print of the official USPS Route 66 Centennial stamp pane.

Sign up below to receive your first entry.

After you join, you’ll receive a confirmation email with quick links to add bonus entries by following my Instagram and Facebook pages.

The next drawing will take place on April 18, 2026. The winner will be contacted by email and will receive the piece once USPS officially releases the stamp pane. (Release date to be announced.)

I ask for a ZIP Code so I can keep this project personal and better plan exhibitions, talks, and Route 66 visits. Your information is only used to share updates about my work. No spam.

Thank you for following my work and for helping keep the Mother Road inspiring for future generations.

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